Over 6 months it's likely to be minuscule and not worth the gamble.

Well I did some digging on whitepages, and bingo I was able to find the sister in law, and cold called her (a first lol)Sister in law, really wanted nothing to do with the house and stated that the sister in law had a gambling problem and that the house was worth nothing because of the money owned to the casinos.

I got a guy trying to sell me a duplex on the good/bad price hill border that could make close to $500 a month and I'd only have to put 4k up.

It's a sort of a gamble still because the economy is mostly bolstered by State employees, and prices are relatively high still for decent properties.

/Pulaski/Southwest Hwy, on the border with Oak Lawn.

Anything less is gambling not investing.

I like a nice fat border of mulch or rock, with drought-resistant plants.

It is more complex when investing across the border.  

It's a bit of a gamble, but can save you money if you find the right deal.Good luck!

I'd say to get the best value is still a gamble and it's to use their service and sell in a few years before any CapX comes due and sell at the full market 50k-55k.